• Full Time (40 h/w) – limited for 2 years (extension t.b.d.)
• Klosterneuburg (Vienna), Austria
• € 42,000 * gross/year

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a growing international institute for conducting frontier research in mathematics, computer science, and the life and physical sciences. We recruit passionate professionals from all over the world and from all fields who support our goals of excellence in research and science management. Located on a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer numerous opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment.

Your responsibilities

The Schanda group uses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, which they combine with a host of other biophysical, biochemical, in-silico and in-vivo methods. The group spans activities from nuclear spin dynamics and biophysics to challenging biological problems. We are looking for an experienced and well-organized team member for protein production, purification and laboratory management:

• Implementing and optimizing new protein production protocols
• Documentation and setup of protocols
• Producing protein samples (E. coli; cell-free; possibly yeast) for other group members, including isotope-labeled samples (²H, ¹³C, ¹⁵N, ¹⁹F)
• Training and support of PhD students and postdocs
• Managing stocks, ordering consumables and keeping our data base up to date (consumables, produced proteins, protocols)
• Reporting on performed tasks (eg group seminars)

Your profile

• Proven practical experience (> 3 years) in protein production and purification, using E. coli-based and cell-free production, including development of new protocols
• Experience in characterizing proteins with biophysical and biochemical techniques, i.e., interpreting data from techniques as SEC-MALS, MS, ITC, and ideally experience in performing these techniques
• Experience with yeast, insect or mammalian cell cultures and/or cell-free protein production is a plus
• Experience in lab management
• Completed studies in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or other relevant fields
• Strong organizational skills allowing to handle multiple tasks in parallel
• Clear and efficient communication and reporting

Your benefits

• Education & training
• Cafeteria
• Childcare
• Free shuttle bus
• Multiple health offers
• Pension insurance

We look forward to your application via recruiting@ist.ac.at

* This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. ISTA processes your personal data in accordance with the law. For more information, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.